Popular Valorant streamer Kyedae diagnosed with cancer

Fariha Bhatti Published 03/03/2023

Valorant streamer and 100 Thieves content creator Kyedae “Kyedae” Shymko has been diagnosed with cancer. She shared the heartbreaking news with her fans on Friday. 

Twitch streamer Kyedae rose to popularity playing Valorant. But some also know her as Tyson “TenZ” Ngo’s partner, thanks to their cute viral TikToks. Kyedae has garnered a massive following over the years, so her recent health update has shocked the gaming community worldwide. 

Taking to Twitter, Kyedae revealed that she had been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. 

“I’ve recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (cancer). I’ll be starting up treatment very soon. With that being said, I’m not too sure how my body will react to the treatment, so I do apologize in advance if my stream schedule isn’t consistent! Stay safe,” Kyedae said. 

Her tweet resulted in an outpour of positive messages from worldwide. Notable gaming personalities sent their best wishes and quick recovery messages. However, most of the community is heartbroken and worried. 

It is natural to be concerned if someone you know has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), as it is a severe medical condition. However, it’s important to remember that AML is treatable cancer, and many people are able to achieve remission and live long and healthy lives with proper treatment and ongoing care.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) can be treatable in young patients, but the prognosis and success of treatment may depend on several factors, such as the subtype of AML, the patient’s overall health, and the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis. 

More details about Kyedae’s condition are unknown, but the internet wishes her the best. The streamer has notified that her schedule may change due to her health condition and treatment, but she will continue to stay in touch with the fans, it seems. 

Who is Kyedae? 

Kyedae is a Twitch streamer who primarily streams the first-person shooter game Valorant. Kyedae is known for their skill and expertise in the game, as well as her engaging and entertaining personality. Her red Immortal Valorant badge speaks for her stellar shooting skills. 

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About Fariha Bhatti

Fariha Bhatti is a long-time gaming writer who loves competitive FPS games and slots with particularly fun themes. She got her start playing classic games developed by SNK, from legendary fighting game series The King of Fighters to challenging platform franchise Metal Slug. She now spends most of her time playing Valorant and Counter-Strike 2 while working her way through new slot releases to find her next favorite. Fariha has been published at PCGamesN, TalkEsport and ONE Esports.

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